2020
Atlanta, GA

THE STANDARD COMMUNITY APARTMENTS AT GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

construction on upper bowl at Arrowhead Stadium
ABOUT THE PROJECT

“The Standard” is an upscale student apartment community that was completed in early 2019. Residents indulge in an urban, vibrant and walkable environment close to shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. The 13-story building has all the amenities you can imagine having “fun” while you learn.

Sika’s role in this project was to supply waterproofing for the 45,000 sf Rooftop Deck that included a Sky Terrace & Lounge, swimming pool and activities space.  

The contractor chose Sikalastic 320 NS to waterproof under pedestal pavers, in planters and under an Olympic size swimming pool on the top level of the parking deck. One of the unique benefits of Sikalastic 320 NS is that you can catalyze the material by adding water to accelerate the cure rate. This was important for “The Standard” because it overcame the concrete outgassing nature of the unique building materials the Architect selected.  

To create more useable space between floors the Architect specified a modified/inverted “Double T” to form the floors and ceilings.  When it came to the roof, they placed geofoam in the space where the Double T stems were eliminated and poured a 3-inch topping slab. This caused water to be absorbed and settle in the geofoam cavities. The reaction was a potentially high rate of concrete outgassing during summer high temperatures. The faster setting catalyzed Sikalastic 320 placed in the cooler morning hours was a great solution.

 

The Standard Community Apartments Pool
The Standard Community Apartments Renovation

SIKA PRODUCT SOLUTION

See the complete list of Sika products used on the James Madison University project!

Sikaflex®-2c NS EZ Mix

Sikaflex®-2c NS EZ Mix

Two-component, non-sag, polyurethane elastomeric sealant
  • Capable of +50 % joint movement.
  • Chemical cure allows the sealant to be placed in joints exceeding ½ in. in depth.
  • High elasticity with a tough, durable, flexible consistency.
  • Exceptional cut and tear resistance.
  • Exceptional adhesion to most substrates without priming.
  • Available in 35 architectural colors.
  • Color uniformity assured via Color-pak system.
  • Available in pre-pigmented Limestone Gray (no Color-pak needed).
  • Non-sag even in wide joints.
  • Certified to the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water.
  • Easy to mix.
  • Paintable with water-, oil-, and rubber-base paints.
  • Jet fuel resistant.
  • Cold weather booster for initial tack (see reverse side for data).
  • Shore A hardness can be increased by using “TG” additive. See Sikaflex-2c NS TG data sheet for specific details.